President Stevandic met with the delegation of the Foundation TECNALIA

Date: 
17.12.2024 - 12:30

The President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska, Dr Nenad Stevandic, talked today in Banja Luka with the delegation of the foundation TECNALIA, one of the European leaders in applied research and innovations, to improve cooperation in innovation and the development of the Republic of Srpska's economy.

The foundation's director, Goran Bjelic, informed President Stevandic about its work and the possibilities for TECNALIA to support capacities for using international funds, through mapping economic necessities of the Republic of Srpska. The aim is to develop the right ecosystem for project implementation, which would strengthen the competitiveness of the Republic of Srpska’s economy.

President Stevandic highlighted that the Republic of Srpska has important comparative advantages, especially concerning human resources, and highlighted the importance of surpassing political barriers that slow down economic development.  He added that it is necessary to implement positive practices to get international and domestic investments.